FOLLOWING the tragic death of Romanian-born Adina Raluca Constantin, a vigil was held to commemorate her memory on Friday 17 July in Portlaoise Memorial Park.

Co-organiser Niamh Ryan hopes that, through the vigil, people will begin to understand Adina beyond the headlines.

Emergency services and gardaí attended at the scene at 12.30pm on July 5th.

Organisers are inviting people to bring a candle to light in memory of Adina

Eugen Constantin from Church Street, Portlaoise is charged with the murder of his 50-year-old wife Adina Raluca Constantin